Let’s Electrify Bend.

What is ‘electrification’?

Electrifying is the process of replacing fossil fuels with electricity to power a home. This can include replacing appliances like stoves, water heaters, and air conditioners with electric versions — and getting your power from renewable sources, like solar and wind.

Benefits of going electric

⚡ Lower Energy Bills

The average household can save around $600 on its yearly energy bills by installing heat pumps and induction stoves. Additionally, electrification protects us from future energy price spikes due to unstable fossil fuel prices.

⚡ Safer, healthier homes

Fossil fuel powered appliances create air pollution that contributes to serious respiratory problems like asthma, particularly in children. In many homes, the air we breathe inside is dirtier than the air outside of them. Electrification will clean the air we breathe indoors.

⚡ Better performance

Modern electric appliances work better than fossil ones. Electric heat pumps make your home comfortable in both winter and summer, since they’re just air conditioners that can run in reverse to also heat. Induction cooktops save time on cooking and cleanup.

⚡ Energy Independence

Having your own rooftop solar and battery means you are generating your own power and relying less on the grid. This can mean greater energy security and preparedness during blackouts.

⚡ Reduced emissions

Switching to high-efficiency, electric appliances and vehicles can dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Electricity generation is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Bend. Join our community in being part of the solution to climate change!

⚡ Good for the community

Electrifying in Bend will create good-paying jobs in our community and boost the local economy. Electrical appliances, vehicles, and energy efficiency retrofits need proper installation and maintenance by professionals.

What can be electrified?

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Clean Power Sources

  • Rooftop solar

  • Community Solar

  • Renewable energy

  • Home backup battery

Electric Home Appliances

  • Heat pump water heater

  • Heat pump unit (heat, cooling)

  • Electric stovetop

  • High efficiency washer & dryer

Electric Vehicles

  • Electric vehicle

  • Electric bike

  • EV charger

Ready to get started?

Use our Canopy tool:

  • Get personalized guidance and access to advisors for free

  • Access recommended vendors and installers

  • Find rebates and incentives to lower your energy bills

  • Improve the sustainability, comfort, and safety of your home

Free Home Energy Coaching:

  • Get free advice and help navigating the home electrification process from a local volunteer who has completed a national certification for home energy coaching.

Want to make an even BIGGER difference?

Join our movement to electrify Bend!

  • Help educate our community on the benefits of electrification

  • Get a yard sign to show your support for electrification and spread the word!

  • Write and call our Bend elected officials to advocate for stronger policies

  • Give testimony at public hearings (e.g. Bend City Council sessions)

Together, let’s build a better Bend⚡